🚀 go-pugleaf

> Dell is a cheap clone PC company.

Cheap???

Buy Asus mobo (based on the same Intel chipset as Dell uses) and a
case, together with all other components - which are the same as Dell
uses - in nearest store and assemble the machine yourself or by
efforts of your IT deparment. This will turn out around 2-2.5 times
cheaper then Dell.
Other benefits are - better upgrade path, since all components are
standard and easily replaceable, and better compatibility (Dell is
known to have PCI problems). Repairing a failed machine (no case for
SOHO, but for around 100 desktops this starts to be important) - is
also easier - buy the new mobo in the same store and replace.

Comparing to cars - Lexus is by far more expensive then Nissan Almera,
but it has _real world_ advantages over it. Not so with Dells, since
they are a combination of the same parts as the self-assembled
machine.

> and the pathetic performance of their machines proves it. The only
thing
> more pathetic is their server service. "Dude, I think you'll have to
call
> Adaptec. We don't make the controller."

So, the "customer support" benefit of brand-names - which they are
proud of - is null and void in case of Dell.

    Max